organic banana farming
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How to grow Banana Tree from Pups
Banana plant pups grow from the base of the banana plant The first important step is to select a pup that is large enough to survive Do not select Small pups as they won’t have sufficient roots Select pups that are more than 12 inches (30 cm.) tall Sever it from the parent with a… Continue reading
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Bio Fertilizer for Banana Tree
Bio fertilizers contains living micro-organisms and is cost effective, environmental friendly and renewable source of plant nutrients which helps in promoting the growth of plants and trees. Bio fertilizers are required to restore the fertility of the soil. Bio fertilizers enhance the water holding capacity of the soil and add essential nutrients such as Nitrogen,… Continue reading
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Harvesting Banana
Harvesting of Dwarf varieties banana is done 12 to 15 months after planting Tall varieties can be harvested after 15 to 18 months after planting Signs of maturity of banana fruits are, fruit becomes plump and change in color of fruits from deep green to light green. Then the mother plant dies. But around the base of it are many suckers or… Continue reading
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Organic Fertilizer for Banana
Banana is a heavy feeder and responds well to organic manuring. Therefore, it is more beneficial, if quick growing fertilizers are applied. Incorporate lots and lots of cow dung compost and plenty of chicken manure before you plant your bananas. Wood ash for extra potassium doesn’t hurt either. Then mulch them very thickly. And keep… Continue reading
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How to Irrigate Banana
Water it regularly and deeply but care not to overwater. In summer, water it every day. Sometimes, it may need water even two times a day in hot weather or when it is root bound. Soil for growing banana plants should be kept uniformly moist. Reduce watering in winter. Continue reading
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How to plant Banana
Banana can be planted in Pit method and furrow method. Rich, well drained, fertile, free working, soils with plenty of organic matter are best suited for cultivation Banana is commonly propagated by suckers with narrow leaves Planting can be done any time except in summer Tall varieties should be planted at 3 x 3 m whereas… Continue reading
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How to grow Banana at home
Normally banana trees grows well in tropical and subtropical climate. When planting a banana plant, we need to find a warm, frost free and wind protected space and the right time to plant is spring and summer. Banana varieties vary in size and need to be planted accordingly. Most varieties need at least 12 feet or more of space. Smaller varieties can be planted… Continue reading
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How to grow Banana at home:
Bananas grows in tropical or warm subtropical climate. Bananas prefer a soil pH between 5.5 and 6.5 Bananas are grown from root divisions or cuttings Space banana plants 5 to 6 feet apart. Bananas grow best in full sun, but the leaves and fruit will sunburn and scorch in bright sunlight when temperatures are high.… Continue reading